When most people think of domestic violence, images of battered women or abused children come to mind. But there is another side to this issue that is not as familiar - abused men. It offers emotional stories, self-help for victims, insights into public issues, and provides a basic reference source for professionals. This work presents practical solutions for reducing domestic violence, whether its victims are male or female. Cook begins by examining the common misconceptions about this social issue. While people have heard the statistic that 1.8 million American women are severely assaulted by their mates every year, few know that the same source indicates that 2 million men are also assaulted at home. After laying the groundwork for a serious reconsideration of how society thinks about domestic violence, Cook allows a number of abused men to tell their stories. He then puts these experiences in the context of what therapists and others who have worked with such men know about domestic violence and how the male victim is similar to, yet different from, his female counterpart. After examining the reasons why so little is known about male abuse and the difficulties researchers encounter, Cook shows how the abused man, his friends and family, and the abusive or abused woman can come to grips with domestic violence. Drawing from a variety of sources, the final chapter brings these diverse elements together and proposes practical solutions for reducing domestic violence, whether its victims are male or female.
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"I find Abused Men most appealing because of the rigorous research upon which the findings are based. There is nothing that is not fully substantiated by data...I appreciate the balance achieved in addressing a topic, usually ignored, in an era of accusations and hysteria that often detracts from the actual aggression and violence that affects domestic relations. This book is a real contribution that will help in the education of all professionals in the field of sociology and mental health."- Stanley G. Sturges, M.D. Medical Director CareMark Behavioral Health Services
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As I am currently trying to form a dissertation about male victims of domestic violence I have found this book to be an invaluable source of information. It is an interesting and easy read which provides a grounding of the topic area. Cook discusses this underreported abuse as a social problem, allowing the reader to challenge their own views about domestic violence whilst opening doors for further research. Although the main body of the research is taken from America, the book does have direct applicability to the U.K. This is achieved through its comparative qualities and also by Cooks recognition that abuse is a 'human problem' to be acknowledge by all. An essential read for those who would like to learn more about the area of female domestic violence abusers and the men they abuse.
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Having done a lot of research on this topic myself, I was very impressed with the quality of Phil Cook's research on this issue. I was impressed and surprised at how many aspects of of the "battered men" issue it covered. I'd recommend it for anyone who is being abused, or who knows anyone in this situation. It's also good for anyone who'd like to understand this situation.
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The book makes a credible case for the abuse of men by women -- and of the stigma attached to admitting such a thing, much like the (mercifully) lessening stigma attached to women bringing charges of sexual harassment or sexual assault. Men who are abused can find a measure of validation in reading the stories of other men who have been abused, and for this alone, the book provides a valuable service. However, in its drive to legitimize its premise, it needlessly minimizes the very real and continuing horror faced by WOMEN who suffer domestic violence and abuse. For this reason, and because the research, although credible, is unsatisfying and mysteriously thin, my review is that of a mild recommendation only. It could have been so much better.
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